Testa Grigia

Testa Grigia rises to 3,315 meters within the Monte Rosa massif of the Pennine Alps, marking the division between Val d'Ayas and Valle del Lys.

The first ascent of this peak took place on August 7, 1858, when climbers Delapierre, Laurent, Rignon, and the Pinney couple reached the summit.

The mountain carries different names across languages, with Tête Grise in French, Lo Gréno in local dialects, and Grauhaupt in German reflecting regional traditions.

Hikers can access the summit through routes from Val d'Ayas to Colle Pinter, taking approximately 3.5 hours from Ostafaz or 4 hours from Crest.

A statue of Madonna stands at the summit, while the Bivacco Ulrich Lateltin shelter sits 940 meters south-southeast of the peak.

Location: Aosta Valley

Elevation above the sea: 3,315 m

GPS coordinates: 45.83080,7.78662

Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:01